Indian Premier League The side gave a complete performance against Gujarat Titans. Rajasthan Royals On Saturday, and Capt Shabman Gul Made sure the celebration continued online after the big win. Immediately after Gujarat’s 77-run defeat in Jaipur, Gill shared a picture with the star spinner. Rashid KhanBoth players are recreating the fingers-in-the-ears celebration.
“Pink city, blue result. Khama Ghani,” Gill posted on social media, taking a playful dig at the Royals in his own backyard. Titans dominated the contest from the start after scoring 229 runs for the loss of 4 wickets in 20 overs. Gill led by example with a stylish 84, while opener Sai Sudharsan continued his excellent form with 55. The pair put together an opening stand of 118 runs which laid the foundation for Gujarat’s highest score of the season. Gayle scored his fourth half-century of the campaign in just 30 balls as Gujarat dismantled Rajasthan’s bowling attack during the power play. Sudharsan, who has already registered a century this season, once again looked fluent before youngster Yash Raj Panja came to the fore. Late fireworks from Washington Sundar and Rahul Tiotia ensured Gujarat crossed the 200-run mark comfortably. Sundar remained unbeaten on 37 off 20 balls with three sixes, while Teotiya scored two maximums in the last over. Rajasthan’s chase started aggressively thanks to 15-year-old sensation Vibhu Suryavanshi, who scored 36 off just 16 balls. But after the departure of the youngster, the Gujarat bowlers tightened their grip. Rashid Khan decisively turned the game around with a brilliant spell of 4/33, tearing Rajasthan’s middle order apart with his variation and control. Kagiso Rabada struck twice, while Jason Holder wrapped up the innings with three late wickets as Rajasthan were bundled out for 152. The convincing win lifted Gujarat to second place in the table and marked their biggest victory by runs. IPL History
